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SC53 CVB

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,018 mi
Last recorded72,018 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 CVB
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 72,018 miles

vehicles underside and components under sealed restricting full inspection

Fail 3 Aug 2017 71,977 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

vehicles underside and components under sealed restricting full inspection

Fail 1 Jun 2017 71,876 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded & blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage valance trim (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper corner (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside front of front subframe (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front subframe to chassis rear mountings both sides (2.4.A.3)

no access to rear compartment (doors jammed)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 70,250 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 70,248 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where clamped (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 66,741 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 66,741 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyre valves deteriorated.

brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 61,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

one exhaust tailpipe missing.

rear tyre valves deteriorated.

Fail 30 May 2014 61,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

one exhaust tailpipe missing.

rear tyre valves deteriorated.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 56,930 miles

brakes rusty with lack of use ?

Fail 1 Jun 2013 56,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

brakes rusty with lack of use ?

Pass 5 Mar 2012 50,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 42,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 34,946 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 29,253 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 29,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 23,051 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 20,523 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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How Reliable is the Seat Inca?

Based on 79,781 MOT tests across 8,113 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
6,467
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
8,113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,617
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,892
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,852
position lamp(s) not working 3,710
Stop lamp not working 3,487
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SC53 CVB is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 86,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Inca fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,617 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SC53 CVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Inca typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Seat Inca is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SC53 CVB registered?

SC53 CVB is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is SC53 CVB safe to buy?

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